used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading CONFERENCES IT was well on towards noon before any one in either the house or tent was stirring.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Ruth looked around the six beds in the nursery and smiled.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Ruth looked around the six beds in the nursery and smiled.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CONFERENCES IT was well on towards noon before any one in either the house or tent was stirring.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
BonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
CONFERENCESnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərənsəz/
plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading CONFERENCES IT was well on towards noon before any one in either the house or tent was stirring.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
doesn't
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From this reading "It looks like a ward in a hospital, doesn't it?"
one or the other of two
From this reading CONFERENCES IT was well on towards noon before any one in either the house or tent was stirring.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading "Pretty healthy looking invalids in them," Blue Bonnet replied.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading "It looks like a ward in a hospital, doesn't it?"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading CONFERENCES IT was well on towards noon before any one in either the house or tent was stirring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONFERENCES IT was well on towards noon before any one in either the house or tent was stirring.
invalidsnounUS /ˈɪnvələdz/
plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading "Pretty healthy looking invalids in them," Blue Bonnet replied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CONFERENCES IT was well on towards noon before any one in either the house or tent was stirring.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It looks like a ward in a hospital, doesn't it?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ruth looked around the six beds in the nursery and smiled.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Pretty healthy looking invalids in them," Blue Bonnet replied.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "It looks like a ward in a hospital, doesn't it?"
the middle of the day
From this reading CONFERENCES IT was well on towards noon before any one in either the house or tent was stirring.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading Ruth looked around the six beds in the nursery and smiled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CONFERENCES IT was well on towards noon before any one in either the house or tent was stirring.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CONFERENCES IT was well on towards noon before any one in either the house or tent was stirring.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading CONFERENCES IT was well on towards noon before any one in either the house or tent was stirring.
others
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From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Pretty healthy looking invalids in them," Blue Bonnet replied.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Pretty healthy looking invalids in them," Blue Bonnet replied.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Ruth looked around the six beds in the nursery and smiled.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Ruth looked around the six beds in the nursery and smiled.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading CONFERENCES IT was well on towards noon before any one in either the house or tent was stirring.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading CONFERENCES IT was well on towards noon before any one in either the house or tent was stirring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONFERENCES IT was well on towards noon before any one in either the house or tent was stirring.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Pretty healthy looking invalids in them," Blue Bonnet replied.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
in the direction of
From this reading CONFERENCES IT was well on towards noon before any one in either the house or tent was stirring.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading "It looks like a ward in a hospital, doesn't it?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONFERENCES IT was well on towards noon before any one in either the house or tent was stirring.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading CONFERENCES IT was well on towards noon before any one in either the house or tent was stirring.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Blue Bonnet and Ruth were the first to open their eyes, and they carried on a conversation in whispers for some time before waking the others.
